
New video series "Revolutionizing Automation"
Digi-Key presents "Revolutionizing Automation", a new video series about modern automation and control technologies.
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Digi-Key presents "Revolutionizing Automation", a new video series about modern automation and control technologies.

Find out what the 3D twin can do in engineering, why the saying "data is the new oil" is not just a phrase and how TSN, OPC UA and 5G can accelerate digital business models. Also in this issue: a low-code approach for control systems.

Parker Hannifin offers the IQAN-XC41, -XC42 and -XC43 expansion modules with certification in accordance with IEC 61508 (SIL2).
A look at mechanical engineering shows how modularization can also be achieved with decentralized technology. In special machine construction in particular, it offers more flexibility in planning, commissioning and day-to-day work.

B&R simplifies safe communication between machines and machine parts: With an update to the mapp Safety software, programmable safety functions can also be used in complex machine networks without significant additional effort, according to the provider.

Two of Sigmatek's four managing directors are retiring from active company management. The medium-sized Salzburg company is now managed by Marianne Kusejko and Alexander Melkus.

S-Dias Safety from Sigmatek complies with the SIL 3, PL e safety standards. According to the provider, the SCP 211 safety CPU now ensures even greater performance.

Schmersal is launching the SRB-E-302ST safety relay module and the SRB-E-402EM output extension. The safety relay module acts as an evaluation unit for two safety sensors and replaces several modules from the older AES series.

Automation24 is expanding its product portfolio for process and factory automation. Safety technology can now also be found on automation24.de.

The Hannover Messe will be postponed from the end of April to the end of May. Deutsche Messe cited the current pandemic as the reason.